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Analysts: Indonesian armed forces may resist anti-graft agency probing military corruption
Analysts: Indonesian armed forces may resist anti-graft agency probing military corruption 2024-12-10

Indonesia’s military has long enjoyed autonomy in handling criminal cases involving its members.

From fighters to farmers: former Abu Sayyaf militants hope for a new life
2024-12-10

For decades, Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic militant group, struck fear across Sulu province. Besides banditry, they kidnapped foreigners for ransom, and, in some ...

Chinese electric vehicle sales in Indonesia gain on Japanese dominance
Chinese electric vehicle sales in Indonesia gain on Japanese dominance 2024-12-09

Analysts see market growing as environmental awareness increases in nation of 270 million people.

Ex-Abu Sayyaf militants till new lives as coffee farmers in southern Philippines
Ex-Abu Sayyaf militants till new lives as coffee farmers in southern Philippines 2024-12-09

Jolo and other islands in the Sulu Archipelago used to be a kidnapping haven for the Islamic militant group.

Indonesia’s new govt draws concerns about human rights accountability
Indonesia’s new govt draws concerns about human rights accountability 2024-12-09

One group pointed to President Prabowo Subianto’s appointment to top positions of two ex-military officers accused of human rights abuses.

Myanmar rebels capture last military post on Bangladesh border
Myanmar rebels capture last military post on Bangladesh border 2024-12-09

The Arakan Army closed a border river to all transport as it searched for fleeing junta forces.

In Thailand’s far south, nasi kerabu is much more than a dish
In Thailand’s far south, nasi kerabu is much more than a dish 2024-12-06

The salad specialty, nestled on a bed of blue rice, is iconic to the region’s Malay Muslim culture.

Philippines, US, Japan stage joint naval maneuvers in South China Sea
Philippines, US, Japan stage joint naval maneuvers in South China Sea 2024-12-06

The multilateral activity comes amid a confrontation between Philippine, Chinese vessels around Scarborough Shoal this week.

Filipina drugs convict on Indonesian death row to be repatriated before Christmas
Filipina drugs convict on Indonesian death row to be repatriated before Christmas 2024-12-06

Jakarta and Manila sign deal after agreeing last month to send Mary Jane Veloso back to the Philippines.

Myanmar to release four Thai fishermen detained after shooting, Thais say
Myanmar to release four Thai fishermen detained after shooting, Thais say 2024-12-06

The neighbors have several areas of dispute on their land and sea borders.

Panguna human rights report fuels Bougainville demands for Rio Tinto-funded mine clean-up
Panguna human rights report fuels Bougainville demands for Rio Tinto-funded mine clean-up 2024-12-06

Landslides, flooding, infrastructure collapse, mine and industrial chemical exposure identified as ‘high risk’ legacies of the PNG mine.

Battered wife leads fight for divorce in the Philippines
2024-12-05

Cici Jueco’s marriage turned into a 19-year nightmare when she was routinely verbally abused, repeatedly beaten and raped by her husband. But these days, ...

Top polluting nations dispute climate accountability at international court
Top polluting nations dispute climate accountability at international court 2024-12-05

Court is hearing the case after lobbying by Vanuatu and other islands facing sea-level rise

Taiwan president’s visit to Guam stokes fears of being targeted by China
Taiwan president’s visit to Guam stokes fears of being targeted by China 2024-12-05

China condemned President Lai’s U.S. stopovers and warned against any official interactions and support for Taiwanese independence.

Actress Christine Hakim talks about the empowerment of women in Indonesian cinema
Actress Christine Hakim talks about the empowerment of women in Indonesian cinema 2024-12-05

Roles for women in the industry have evolved, says Hakim, who has performed in Indonesian films for 51 years.

Trump’s warning to BRICS on US dollar adds to SE Asia’s worries
Trump’s warning to BRICS on US dollar adds to SE Asia’s worries 2024-12-04

Region already fears Washington taxing its imports, and aligning with China-led bloc may cause tariff overload, analysts say.

Battered wife leads fight for divorce in the Philippines
Battered wife leads fight for divorce in the Philippines 2024-12-04

A divorce bill has hurdled the House of Representatives, but will it prosper?

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea confrontation
China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea confrontation 2024-12-04

A maritime incident occurred near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

Thais crack down on financial crime; Chinese suspects in focus
Thais crack down on financial crime; Chinese suspects in focus 2024-12-04

The latest round of arrests follows a sweep against Russian operators in May.

Cambodian court convicts 13 Philippine women in commercial surrogacy case
Cambodian court convicts 13 Philippine women in commercial surrogacy case 2024-12-04

The court should have been transparent to avoid controversy, criticism in the case, activist says.

After doubling down on iPhone ban, Indonesia says Apple offers $1B
After doubling down on iPhone ban, Indonesia says Apple offers $1B 2024-12-03

U.S. firm’s product was proscribed because it failed requirement that 40% of smartphone components be locally sourced.

Bangladesh-India relations could deteriorate further, analysts fear
Bangladesh-India relations could deteriorate further, analysts fear 2024-12-03

Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, maintains support for ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina, they say.

Disaster-prone Philippines to cut budget for early warning system against landslides
Disaster-prone Philippines to cut budget for early warning system against landslides 2024-12-03

The move may risk lives and make the country more vulnerable to climate change, local officials warn.

Educational opportunities for Burmese migrant children
2024-12-03

After the closure of the Burmese student learning center in Surat Thani Province, it has affected many other learning centers in Thailand, and many parties are ...

Myanmar parents fight for their children’s right to learn in Thailand
Myanmar parents fight for their children’s right to learn in Thailand 2024-12-03

The Thai government should support the educational rights of migrant children in the country, advocates and experts say.

China ‘deposits’ statement regarding disputed Scarborough shoal to UN
China ‘deposits’ statement regarding disputed Scarborough shoal to UN 2024-12-03

Beijing announced last month the baselines of its territorial sea around the shoal to strengthen its claim.

US targets China’s chip industry with new export controls
US targets China’s chip industry with new export controls 2024-12-03

The measures are in line with U.S. efforts to limit China’s access to key technologies on national security grounds.

Maritime deal with China: Analysts unimpressed as Indonesian minister assures MPs on sovereignty
Maritime deal with China: Analysts unimpressed as Indonesian minister assures MPs on sovereignty 2024-12-02

The official’s explanation was weak, but saving grace may be that no joint projects have begun, analysts say.

‘Respect our sovereignty,’ Palau tells China ahead of Taiwanese president’s Pacific tour
‘Respect our sovereignty,’ Palau tells China ahead of Taiwanese president’s Pacific tour 2024-12-02

President Lai Ching-te is visiting Taiwan’s last remaining Pacific allies Palau, Marshall Islands and Tuvalu.

Still recovering from flooding, Malaysia, Thailand prepare for new storms
Still recovering from flooding, Malaysia, Thailand prepare for new storms 2024-12-02

Thousands were forced to evacuate as heavy rains killed over two dozen people.

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